Plus, Esther Perel on the future of marriage
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February 15, 2024

20 YEARS OF IDEAS

Monogamy, Infidelity, and the Future of Marriage

Is our notion of the perfect romantic partner destroying our love lives? At the 2016 Aspen Ideas Festival, world-renowned psychologist and couples therapist Esther Perel sat down with journalist Hanna Rosin for an insightful and provocative conversation on modern relationships. They discussed the evolution of marriage, why romanticism sets us up for failure, and what realistic wedding vows might sound like.

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COLLECTION

The Bonds We Make (and Break): Building Better Relationships

Friends, partners, children, families, coworkers — these connections profoundly shape our lives and happiness. For many of us, the upheaval of the pandemic became an unexpected opportunity to take stock of our relationships. Some of those relationships deepened while others struggled, leaving us asking questions like: How can I have more positive, productive conversations with my kids? How do you know when it’s time to end a friendship? Do I have unfair expectations for my relationship? Aspen Ideas speakers are here to help with advice and sage wisdom.

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PODCAST

Redemption Song?

Public discourse around America’s history and national identity is fraught at best. “The debate over who we are has been present from the beginning, and that debate has often been bloody and difficult,” says Imani Perry, professor of African American Studies at Princeton. “Who we are is actually constituted in that tension.” Perry joins Vanderbilt political science professor Jon Meacham for a conversation about memory, ideology, and redemption. Together, these two renowned historians discuss how storytelling is used to forge society and teach us what kind of people to be in the world. To chart a path forward, how might we build a better relationship with our past?

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FESTIVAL

Help Us Celebrate 20 Years

Great news! There’s still opportunity to secure your pass to the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival at a discounted rate. Save $500 when you buy before March 28.


Aspen Ideas Festival passes include:

  • Access to 100+ unique content sessions in venues that celebrate the natural landscape

  • Hands-on learning opportunities in workshops and field trips

  • Expert-led roundtable discussions

  • Enriching activities such as yoga, birdwatching, guided nature walks, and art tours

  • Opportunities to network with fellow attendees, speakers, and moderators

  • Breakfast and lunch daily as well as culinary delights around campus

  • A special Aspen Ideas bag

  • Travel concierge support to assist you in exploring your lodging options


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